LSE: A story of failed mega mergers

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing made an unsolicited $39 billion takeover bid for the London Stock Exchange , an offer contingent on the LSE ditching its planned acquisition of data company Refinitiv...

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Wednesday:
** Mindtree Ltd said that conglomerate Larsen &
Toubro Ltd has acquired a 60.06% stake in the Indian
IT services company.
** Australia's biggest supermarket chain Woolworths Group Ltd
said on Wednesday it...2019-07-03, 16:13

India announces series of mergers of state-run banks India announced a series of
mergers involving 10 state-owned banks on Friday, as it moves to
strengthen a sector struggling under a mountain of debt and
ensure stronger balance sheets to boost lending and revive
economic growth....2019-08-30, 14:26

The market’s showing sparks of life with recent mergers, acquisitions While Main Street investors had some trepidation over their portfolios during the six-week-long pullback in the stock market, the pros see many positives. Sell-offs are a common corrective action, which is needed in order to move higher. The fact is, the stock market just rallied 1,200 points in the...2019-06-16, 08:39

European banking mergers needed - German bank body BdB The head of Germany's BdB
banking association said that cross-border mergers in the
European banking industry were becoming more of a necessity,
given the risks of weakened financial institutions for the euro
zone....2019-06-11, 08:13

The Handmaid’s Tale hides one interesting story inside a three-story dud Back in season two, I wrote, naively it seems, that The Handmaid’s Tale was transitioning into something that might better be called The Handmaid Tales. The episode in question was “Unwomen,” an Emily-centric episode that covered the character’s backstory, showed us life in the Colonies, and gave Al...2019-07-04, 08:00

Toy Story 4 review – new characters but the same old Story It may only be a repeat of earlier ideas and plotlines, but compare it to the fourth films in other franchises and Pixar’s latest is an amusing and charming gemHaving done so many things unimaginably better than so many other movie franchises, it’s fitting that the Toy Story series now gives us a cl...2019-06-13, 19:52

Live like Gatsby in these mega mansions near NYC Ready to retreat outside the city? Several jaw-dropping homes are on the market in Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey. For a fully amenitized life within daily commuting distance to Manhattan, try the gated community of Greystone on Hudson. Located in Tarrytown, NY, the collection of 21 ...2019-07-06, 01:01

Everything We're Excited for at This Year's Disney Mega Convention, D23 In the last few years, one thing has become abundantly clear in the world of entertainment. That world belongs to Disney and we’re just living in it. That becomes even more prevalent next weekend when the D23 Expo returns to Anaheim, California. Could it bring a certain Jedi Master with it?Read more...2019-08-16, 23:13

New Zealand Teachers Have Gone on a ‘Mega-Strike’ for Higher Pay More than 50,000 teachers across New Zealand took to the streets on strike Wednesday to demand pay rises and better working conditions following fruitless negotiations with the government, the Guardian reports.
The “mega-strike” is the largest education walkout the country has seen, join...2019-05-29, 08:13

Sephora gives mega boost to micro brands Beauty giant Sephora is giving prime-time exposure to a handful of indie cosmetics brands that have never appeared on retail shelves. The new initiative, “The Next Big Thing,” was unveiled at Sephora’s biggest-ever store in Times Square, which opened Friday. In addition to staples like Chanel, MAC, ...2019-05-25, 05:26

U.S. dominates Q2 global M&A as mega deals roll on Mega deals set the pace
for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) globally in the second
quarter of 2019, as large U.S. companies defied trade row
jitters and seized on strong equity and debt capital markets to
agree on transformative combinations....2019-06-28, 07:39

Mercedes-AMG A45 S unleashed as 415bhp mega-hatch Most powerful production four-cylinder dispatches 0-62mph in 3.9sec and is available with a Drift mode
Mercedes-AMG is claiming class-leading power, performance and features for its second-generation A45 S 4Matic+ – a car it says will challenge the established mega-hatch order with up to 415bhp, a ...2019-07-04, 20:39

UPDATE 1-U.S. dominates Q2 global M&A as mega deals roll on Mega deals set the pace
for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) globally in the second
quarter of 2019, as large U.S. companies defied trade row
jitters and seized on strong equity and debt capital markets to
agree on transformative combinations....2019-06-28, 22:13

CBS and Viacom Announce Deal to Reunite in Mega Merger (NEW YORK) — CBS and Viacom said Tuesday they will reunite, bringing together their networks and the Paramount movie studio as traditional media giants challenge streaming companies like Netflix.
Viacom owns Paramount Pictures and pay TV channels such as Comedy Central, MTV and BET, while CBS ...2019-08-13, 23:00

Mega Millions Jackpot Goes Up To Nearly Half A Billion Dollars (CNN/LEX 18) – If you’re feeling lucky now would be a good time to buy a lottery ticket.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to nearly half of billion dollars.
The winning numbers on Friday night were 7, 8, 26, 65 and 67, plus the gold Mega Ball 4 — and no ticket matched all of the...2019-06-02, 03:13

Sky TV deal knocks 26% off mega bundle with Netflix and Sky Box Sets Sky TV deals have been a bit dry in recent months but we've certainly got one for you today that was well worth the wait. You can save 26% (£162) on the price of a Sky TV bundle with both the Entertainment base package and the Ultimate on Demand add-on.Ultimate on Demand is Sky's new ...2019-07-21, 20:52

These proposed New York City mega-structures would have been crazy New York may be home to the iconic Statue of Liberty and dozens of other monuments, but the city would look very different if a number of epic building designs had actually been constructed. From an airport in Midtown Manhattan to an imposing tower in Times Square and a vast ancient Greek-style comp...2019-05-23, 22:52

The Company Off-Site: Mega Perk or Dreaded Chore? For some, a corporate retreat is the rare chance to deepen professional ties and revel in a free trip. For others, its obligatory ‘fun’ and round-the-clock awkwardness. We sink deep into the debate....2019-08-30, 15:39

U.S. dominates second quarter global M&A as mega deals roll on Mega deals set the pace for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) globally in the second quarter of 2019, as large U.S. companies defied trade row jitters and seized on strong equity and debt capital markets to agree on transformative combinations....2019-06-28, 21:39

Everything We're Excited for at This Year's Disney Mega Convention, the D23 Expo In the last few years, one thing has become abundantly clear in the world of entertainment. That world belongs to Disney and we’re just living in it. That becomes even more prevalent next weekend when the D23 Expo returns to Anaheim, California. Could it bring a certain Jedi Master with it?Read more...2019-08-17, 07:39

Introducing Prosus: A Rare European Mega-Tech Stock Shares in an internet conglomerate that is the largest shareholder in China’s Tencent soared, after listing its assets under the name Prosus NV in Amsterdam—instantly creating a rare European tech giant....2019-09-11, 17:52

Journey arrives for PC on June 6 with an Epic Mega Sale discount The indie game Journey, which was a cult hit and a PlayStation exclusive when it was released some seven years ago, is finally arriving on the PC – albeit as an Epic Games Store exclusive to begin with.The game will be out on PC come June 6 and as mentioned will be an Epic exclusive, retailin...2019-05-29, 18:00

Mega Bank Merger " A Big Bang Step", Says Uday Kotak The Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank will merge to form the country's second largest public sector bank with a business of Rs.17.95 lakh crore, Finance Minister Nirmala......2019-08-31, 16:39

The Squad Fires Back At Trump Over His Mega-Racist Tweets The ongoing battle between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the progressive freshman legislators known as “the Squad” reached its climax on Sunday, when our dear old president decided to weigh in on the dispute. He did so by telling the four women of color to “go back and help fix the totally broken a...2019-07-15, 19:26

Epic Games Store’s first mega sale gives Steam a run for its money The Epic Games Store just unveiled its newest assault on rival Valve’s PC games storefront Stream, using the same big discount strategy that’s come to be associated with the latter.
On Thursday, Epic touted the launch of its first big sale — the “Epic Mega Sale,” which...2019-05-21, 15:52

VPN deal: time's running out to score a mega 75% discount with NordVPN Can you put a price on the ultimate sanctity of your cyber security and protection of your data? Yes, it is the price of having a VPN. And normally, a VPN can be an expensive investment, but right now by going with one of our favourites - NordVPN - getting a VPN can be surprisingly affordable, if yo...2019-09-12, 16:13

Damian Lillard agrees to mega-extension with Trail Blazers Star guard Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed on a four-year, $196 million super max extension, The Athletic reported on Sunday. The extension keeps Lillard under contract to the Trail Blazers through the 2024-25 season. He has two seasons remaining on a five-year, $140 millio...2019-06-30, 23:00

Jimmy Butler finally off to Heat after mega-four team trade After extensive league-wide maneuvers, Jimmy Butler is finally headed to South Beach. The Heat, Blazers, 76ers and Clippers completed a four-team sign-and-trade Monday, landing Miami the star it coveted, according to ESPN. Butler will sign a four-year, $142 million max deal while the Heat will also ...2019-07-02, 03:13

Mega antivirus sale: Save 50% on any product from Kaspersky this weekend Whether you've just got a brand new laptop, suddenly become intensely security conscious or your antivirus package is coming to an end, we have just found the perfect deal for you. The only catch, you don't have long to get it.Starting today and finishing on Monday June 24, antivirus exper...2019-06-21, 16:13

Meteor impact may have started a 'mega-tsunami' on early Mars There appears to be stronger evidence of a possible ocean on ancient Mars. A recent study indicates that the meteor that created the 75-mile Lomonosov crater may have produced a "mega-tsunami" that left its mark on the planet. Its rim is the same h......2019-08-05, 07:00

An ancient Mars crater likely spawned a devastating mega-tsunami The Mars we know today is dry, dusty, and (probably) devoid of life, but that wasn’t always the case. Scientists believe Mars was once a wet world, with vast oceans that may have or may not have supported life. Now, a new study suggests that if there was any life hanging out on the Red Planet ...2019-08-05, 20:13

Smarty's mega 25% discount on unlimited data SIM only deals ends tomorrow A few months ago, we saw lesser-known SIMO provider Smarty drop an offer to top the rest of the market - 25% off its unlimited data plan. And now, Smarty has brought it back, once again reclaiming its title of best unlimited data SIM only deal around.However, while this offer has won us over, taking...2019-08-27, 20:00

Mega Millions ticket worth $2 million sold in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Mega Millions ticket worth $2 million has been sold in West Virginia. The West Virginia Lottery says in a news release the ticket for Tuesday’s drawing matched five numbers and missed the Mega Ball number. The ticketholder also paid an extra $1 for the Megaplier option, m...2019-05-30, 13:39

Vodafone's mega 100GB data SIM only deal returns - now with added bonuses Well ladies and gentlemen, it's back. Vodafone's impressive 100GB SIM only deal has once again returned with its affordable pricing and massive data cap. Only this time it has made its comeback with some variety, giving you options on how you like your deal.There is effectively three diffe...2019-06-23, 17:39

Downton Abbey movie: first trailer promises warring butlers and mega-Maggie The first full-length trailer suggests a faithful transfer for Julian Fellowes’ hit TV series as the household prepares for a royal visitAfter the hors d’oeuvres of a teaser trailer, some posters and much buzz-building at, er, Comic Con, the starter has arrived in the lavish banquet that is the rele...2019-05-21, 18:13

Greed review – Steve Coogan gleams in knockabout satire of the mega-rich Michael Winterbottom’s entertaining mockumentary about a high-street fashion tycoon presents a hideous carnival of obscene wealth, vanity and moral squalor That exhilaratingly prolific film-maker Michael Winterbottom – working with co-writer Sean Gray from The Thick of It – has served up a breezy, f...2019-09-11, 19:52

David Koch, billionaire industrialist and Republican mega donor, dies aged 79 Koch and brother Charles championed conservative causesDavid Koch was also a major cultural philanthropistDavid Koch, one half of the double act of the billionaire Koch brothers who used their vast wealth as energy tycoons to transform rightwing politics in America with a relentless drive towards fr...2019-08-23, 22:52

Brad Pitt heads into space with mega daddy issues in first Ad Astra trailer Brad Pitt stars as an astronaut in search of his long-lost father (Tommy Lee Jones) in Ad Astra.
An astronaut must venture to the edge of our solar system to save the planet in the first trailer for sci-fi drama Ad Astra.
Director James Gray (The Lost City of Z) has said he wanted to make a film t...2019-06-06, 00:00

Epic discounts entire Game Store library in storewide “Mega Sale“ [Updated] Enlarge (credit: Epic)
[Update, May 16: The first ever "Epic Mega Sale" is now live, with discounts of up to 75% on every game in the Epic Games Store catalog through June 13. On top of those sale prices, purchasers receive an additional $10 off every game currently listed for at least $14.99 on t...2019-05-21, 15:13

Emergency officials still don’t know why 911 failed
TUCSON – Communications officials still do not know why the 911 system failed across Pima County on Tuesday morning.
Around 3 a.m. Tucson’s 911 system went down for about 90 minutes. Other departments had similar outages.
Chris Conger is the Tucson Public Safety Communications Department Deputy D...2019-07-11, 03:52

Why These Social Networks Failed So Badly Sixteen years ago, the sun set on Web 1.0, and we embarked by the light of our smartphones to 24/7 connectivity, down a road paved with corporate blunders, littered with yesterday’s top 8 friends, scrubbed n00ds, trashed chiptune tracks, bomb threats, and downy unicorn costumes. Comedic treasures we...2019-08-19, 19:26

How Grenfell survivors came together - and how Britain failed them The strongest campaign group to emerge from the disaster is facing its most devastating challenge: government inaction. By Robert BoothAt sunset on a chill March evening beside Notting Hill Methodist church, survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster gathered for a monthly ritual: a silent walk to rem...2019-06-11, 14:39

NYCHA has failed to fix nearly 60,000 mold complaints Mayor Bill de Blasio’s embattled housing authority failed to fix nearly 60,000 of the leak and toxic mold complaints it received from tenants in recent months — roughly three in every five — despite spending six years under court orders requiring rapid fixes, new court filings show. Tallies ba...2019-09-12, 11:26

Why Home Depot failed in China In 2006, Home Depot bought the Chinese home improvement company Home Way and its 12 stores in the country. By 2012, Home Depot had totally exited the market....2019-06-14, 18:26

UA QB Khalil Tate talks about failed last-second run vs. Hawaii TUCSON – Arizona senior quarterback Khalil Tate reflected on his mad-dash to make it to the endzone for a potentially game-tying touchdown as the clock expired against Hawaii. Unfortunately, he was tackled at the one-yard line. Here’s more with Tate’s explanation of the run from ou...2019-08-27, 14:00

Expert: UN failed before Rohingya crackdown in Myanmar UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An independent review of United Nations operations in the years before hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims fled a violent crackdown by Myanmar’s military has concluded that the organization’s many bodies failed to act together resulting in “systemic and ...2019-06-18, 05:26

How "Fundamentals" Failed This Major Global Corporation Many investors believe that a company's stock price follows its “fundamentals.” However, that’s not always the case. The story of this international conglomerate tells the tale. Take a look at this chart......2019-08-08, 23:26

'I’ll never have another child': the mothers failed by Mexico's hospitals In one of Mexico’s poorest states, women from minority backgrounds are increasingly at risk of abusive treatment during pregnancy and childbirthNancy Martínez was 17 when she went into labour. Though her age meant she was considered a high-risk pregnancy, she was left alone for several hours without...2019-06-17, 10:52

Turkey marks 3rd anniversary of failed coup Turkey is marking the third anniversary of the July 15 failed coup attempt against the government with prayers and other events remembering its victims...2019-07-15, 16:52

Bless this man who tried and failed to sit on a toilet for 165 hours straight Last month, in order to break the world record for longest time spent sitting on a toilet, Filip’s Place bar in Ostend set up a porcelain throne where 48-year old Belgium hero Jimmy De Frenne could sit for nearly a week. From his seat, he could visit with family and friends and bask in the cheering...2019-08-24, 00:26

Spain: PM Sanchez says talks with far left have failed Spain's caretaker PM Pedro Sanchez says talks on forming a government with the support of the far-left Podemos party have failed. Sanchez' Socialists reject a formal coalition with the party, but need its votes....2019-07-15, 17:26

Israel’s failed Beresheet lander might fly again, at least in spirit The strange, sad saga of Israel’s Beresheet lunar lander is a bizarre one. The spacecraft, which embarked on the first privately-funded Moon landing mission, failed to stick its landing and was completely destroyed. Now, after a couple of dramatic twists, it seems that at least part of the lan...2019-07-10, 05:13

Texas governor gives failed elections nominee new job AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A newspaper reports that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has given his failed and embattled choice for chief elections officer a new job on his payroll.
Abbott spokesman John Wittman on Friday told The Dallas Morning News that David Whitley was returning to their office as a special advi...2019-06-01, 02:26

Winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket, $50K Powerball ticket sold in Tucson TUCSON – One lucky person is holding a winning $1,000,000 Mega Millions ticket from the Friday, Aug. 2 drawing, according to Arizona State Lottery officials.
Officials say the winning ticket was sold at Circle K at 4395 N. Romero Rd.
The winner matched five out of the five numbers but not the Mega B...2019-08-06, 00:52

Turkey arrests 45 in connection with failed 2016 coup At least 45 people have been arrested for alleged links to a group associated with the failed 2016 coup on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government, Turkish authorities said Tuesday....2019-07-02, 19:39

‘Mr. Tinder’ finds love offline after 14,600 failed matches The most popular man on Tinder couldn’t find love on the app — instead he found it IRL. Male model and trained pilot Stefan-Pierre Tomlin, 29, earned the title “Mr. Tinder” in 2017 after the app announced he’d gotten a record-breaking 14,600 matches in two years. But after fi...2019-08-20, 19:39

Why the quirky Playdate portable could succeed where Ouya failed Enlarge / Little. Yellow. Different.
Remember microconsoles? Years before "the streaming era" that Sony now says is upon us, there was a period there where the conventional wisdom was that traditional consoles were dead and lower-priced microconsoles were the wave of the future.
In that time, ups...2019-05-23, 21:13

Two-thirds of failed stablecoin projects were backed by gold Stablecoins were once touted by some as a fix for cryptocurrency’s volatility. Thing is, it seems they’re not as stable as their name would suggest. Most of the stablecoin projects announced since 2017 are still yet to launch, and two-thirds of stablecoin projects that have failed were backed by gol...2019-06-27, 21:13

SpaceX launches Starhopper after earlier failed attempt SpaceX’s Starhopper has had an interesting week. It was initially supposed to take off from the company’s Texas launch facility on Monday evening, performing what is expected to be the last of its test flights before the company begins testing larger versions of Starship. That didn&rsquo...2019-08-28, 23:13

Back to beers for AB InBev after failed Asian float AB InBev's cancelled
Asian stock market listing will slow but not derail the world's
largest brewer's efforts to cut its debt mountain, delaying
future acquisitions and prioritising its main challenge -
selling more beers....2019-07-15, 17:13

Woman El Chapo failed to kill will speak at his sentencing The only victim expected to speak before the sentencing of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is the former head of a modeling agency he once tried to have killed, The Post has learned. Guzman ordered the murder of the woman, whose name The Post is withholding, after she attempted to bribe a high-ranking law...2019-07-12, 02:52

NRA suspends top lobbyist Chris Cox after ‘failed coup attempt’ The National Rifle Association suspended its chief lobbyist amid allegations that he conspired with the group’s former president in a “failed coup attempt,” against the head of the gun organization, it was revealed Thursday. Chris Cox — the NRA’s second-in-command — allegedly worked with publi...2019-06-21, 12:52

U.S. Sanctions Iran's Space Agency After Failed Launch The State Department imposed sanctions against Iran’s space program following a failed attempt to launch a rocket last week, which the U.S. suspects was an effort to advance its ballistic missile program....2019-09-04, 09:00

CDC shuts down military virus lab after failed safety inspection When you’re handling some of the world’s most deadly viruses and bacteria, safety should always be a top priority, but apparently the staff of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland, didn’t get that memo. The Centers f...2019-08-07, 21:26

Barca failed to compete in Liverpool defeat, says Messi "Lionel Messi has said Barcelona\u0027s biggest mistake was failing to compete during the 4-0 defeat at Liverpool which sent them crashing out of the Champions League, adding that it was as painful as losing the 2014 World Cup final with Argentina."...2019-05-24, 19:26

Lukaku claims Manchester United failed to protect him and he had to go • Inter striker concluded United wanted him out this summer• Lukaku says he, Pogba and Sánchez were made scapegoatsRomelu Lukaku has claimed Manchester United failed to “protect” him amid stories regarding a transfer this summer and that he concluded he was not wanted and should leave.The striker, w...2019-08-22, 17:39

FCC probes whether Sinclair misled agency during failed Tribune deal Shares in Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc fell by 1.6% after the U.S. Federal Communications Commission disclosed it has opened an investigation into whether the company misled the agency in its failed effort to win approval for a $3.9 billion bid to purchase Tribune Media Co....2019-06-27, 23:39

3 lessons from Rwanda, 25 years after the world failed to stop a genocide The 1994 genocide in Rwanda left some 800,000 to a million Tutsi and non-extremist Hutu civilians.
UN peacekeepers on the ground were unable to intervene, but the world's failure 25 years ago has lessons that can be applied for better outcomes now.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories....2019-09-06, 04:13

Report: Justify failed drug test before Triple Crown Justify failed a drug test one month before the 2018 Kentucky Derby, and the California Horse Racing Board decided to dismiss the case after the colt went on to win the Triple Crown, the New York Times reported Wednesday....2019-09-12, 04:39

Automation Should Be a Major 2020 Issue. Andrew Yang Failed to Put It on the Map It’s early yet, but automation is already on track to become the most ignored issue this campaign cycle—outpacing even the neglected climate change, which, while broached both nights of the first Democratic presidential debate this week, deserves a much larger share of the conversation. Corporate au...2019-06-28, 20:00

OJ Simpson knocks Democrats for failed Trump impeachment attempt O.J. Simpson says he’s afraid of “what’s happening in America” today. Posting a new video on Twitter Wednesday night, the Juice called on US lawmakers to get their acts together — taking a veiled shot at the Democrats for their failed impeachment bid against President T...2019-07-18, 09:00

Boris Johnson failed to protect biodiversity hotspot, says UN expert Ocean advocate highlights lack of action over South Georgia and the Sandwich IslandsBoris Johnson did nothing to protect “the most important biodiversity hotspot on the planet,” while foreign secretary, according to the United Nations patron for the oceans.Lewis Pugh, who in his role raises awarenes...2019-06-15, 09:26

Ethiopia Says Coup Attempt Against Leader of Amhara State Failed Ethiopia said there was a failed coup attempt against the head of one of the country's nine regional states on Saturday, underscoring the challenges facing the new prime minister as he tries to spearhead political reforms amid widespread unrest....2019-06-23, 02:00

NYC tech agency failed to oversee wireless network: report New York City’s problem-plagued internal wireless network crashed in April in part because its telecommunications agency failed to oversee the global defense contractor hired to run the system, a report released Friday says. The 33-page assessment report, prepared by Gartner Consulting at the ...2019-06-22, 02:52

Ethiopia's Army Chief Shot At After Failed Coup Attempt Ethiopia's army chief of staff has been shot, the prime minister's press secretary said on Sunday, hours after a failed coup attempt was reported in a federal state north of the capital.It was unclear......2019-06-23, 08:26

Nigel Shelby’s Mother Says the School System Failed Her Child Nigel Shelby, the 15-year-old who committed suicide in Alabama after allegedly being bullied for living his truth, was taken from us too soon. Nigel will never know love, heartbreak, or one day meet his chosen family who would affirm him and make him feel like he had a place in this world....2019-06-17, 20:00

Russia says outgoing U.S. envoy failed to improve poor ties Russia called outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman a professional diplomat late on Tuesday, but said he had been unable to improve battered Russia-U.S. ties because he had been hamstrung by domestic U.S. politics, TASS news agency reported....2019-08-07, 11:13

Report: Guards failed to check on Jeffrey Epstein for 3 hours The two prison staff members who'd been guarding the unit where Jeffrey Epstein died by apparent suicide failed to check on him that night for about three hours, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing several law enforcement and prison officials with knowledge of the investigation....2019-08-14, 20:13

Facebook failed to warn users they were at risk of data breach Facebook has been accused of letting down its users after a significant data breach last year.The social media giant did not provide users with enough warning that their Facebook accounts could be compromised and their data stolen due to security flaws in its sign-on system, a new lawsuit has said.F...2019-08-16, 20:52

Boy Scouts failed to stop hundreds of sexual predators: suit A new lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America charges that there are hundreds of previously unreported cases of sexual abuse in the organization. The suit, filed Monday in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas, says that lawyers for the Abused in Scouting group have identified 350 alleged abusers w...2019-08-06, 19:13

MLB’s Mets swap epitomizes failed pledge to young fans Is it harsh to suggest that Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball, is a well-paid liar? You tell me. In March of 2017, Manfred said this: “Major League Baseball’s greatest responsibility is to ensure that today’s youth become active participants in our game as players and fans.” He adde...2019-08-10, 21:00

Ban on discarding edible fish caught at sea has failed – Lords report Implementation of ban ‘inadequate’ and has resulted in more waste, says Lord TeversonThe ban on the wasteful discards of healthy and edible fish at sea has failed, according to a Lords report. Despite its enormous popularity with the British public, the measure has been poorly implemented in the UK ...2019-07-16, 07:52

Trump denies US involvement with failed Iranian missile explosion President Trump on Friday denied that the US had anything to do with a failed Iranian rocket launch — and he wished Tehran luck at finding out what went wrong. “The United States of America was not involved in the catastrophic accident during final launch preparations for the Safir SLV Launch at Sem...2019-08-31, 11:00

Probe starts after UAE satellite lost in failed Vega launch An investigation is under way after a European Vega rocket failed after take-off, destroying a military observation satellite as it was about to be placed in orbit for the United Arab Emirates, European space authorities said on Thursday....2019-07-12, 00:26

‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer once failed a college class Winning “Jeopardy” for 32 straight episodes seems easy for James Holzhauer. Wearing dress shoes, not so much. The 34-year-old, who has racked up a whopping $2,462,216 so far, geared up for the show by practicing his buzzer skills. But “the biggest thing he learned [was] … that his shoes were u...2019-06-01, 21:13

Gov. Greg Abbott: Odessa shooter failed background check Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the man accused of killing seven people and wounding 25 others on Saturday had failed a background check to purchase a gun and wasn't screened when buying the gun he used in the shooting...2019-09-03, 21:00

Failed sweep didn’t stop Yankees from sending Red Sox message There were maybe 10,000 folks left by the end, the bulk of the crowd scattered by the storms, if not the scoreboard. The faithful have come to realize that the Yankees are like a great football offense, capable of scoring from anywhere on the field. It had been 8-2, Red Sox, and then it was......2019-06-03, 09:39

DOE failed to provide translators for non-English speaking parents: suit The city Department of Education is failing to provide translators for the parents of disabled kids who don’t speak English — leaving them in the dark on everything from medical emergencies to academics, according to a Brooklyn federal court suit. Four parents, represented by Legal Services NY...2019-06-08, 10:13

Google Failed to Fully Secure G Suite Passwords For 14 Years Google revealed a bug on Tuesday that left enterprise G Suite passwords stored incorrectly for the last 14 years so that they were encrypted but unhashed. It’s a bug that could have allowed Google employees to access credentials — but Google was quick to point out no such access was detected.Read mo...2019-05-22, 03:39

Kim Jong Un executed officials after failed February summit with US: report North Korean leader Kim Jong Un carried out a deadly purge following a failed February summit with President Trump in Vietnam, executing five people, including the country’s special envoy to the United States, Kim Hyok Chol, a report said Thursday. “Kim Hyok Chol was investigated and executed at Mir...2019-05-31, 05:26

Artifact Designer Says It Failed Due To Cards-For-Money System, Review Bombs Artifact was supposed to be so many things: Valve’s first proper video game in years. A marketplace that drew on the trading card traditions of yore and Valve’s cutting-edge community tech. A game with a player base of more than a 100 people at any given moment. Months after release, however, hardly...2019-06-04, 03:13

Read Nixon's Never-Delivered Speech in the Event the Moon Landing Failed It’s been 50 years since American astronauts landed on the moon, and it remains one of the single greatest achievements of modern human history. The moon, as it turns out, is really, really difficult to get to, and the fact that we pulled it off at all in 1969 is incredible. So incredible, in fact, ...2019-07-19, 19:26

Facebook has ‘systematically failed’ to stop fake reviews, probe concludes Facebook stands accused of not doing enough to stem the sale of fake reviews through its platform, more than one month after being told by a British regulator to fix the problem. A probe by consumer watchdog Which? found that the social network is still being utilized to deceive consumers with count...2019-08-08, 09:52

Trump Tweets Crazy Spy Photo of Failed Iranian Rocket Launch President Donald Trump tweeted an extremely high-resolution photo showing the aftermath of a failed rocket launch in Iran on Thursday, raising all kinds of questions about whether the president had given away U.S. intelligence capabilities....2019-09-01, 08:00

Triple Crown winner Justify failed a drug test before winning it all Last year, a horse named Justify became a sports superstar by achieving the vaunted Triple Crown, winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes to maintain a spotless record. Now, over a year after ascending to the very top of the horse racing world, the legitimacy of Justify&rsqu...2019-09-13, 05:00

Justify failed drug test before winning Triple Crown, according to report Failed test could have kept horse out of subsequent racesNew York Times said racing board moved to drop doping caseJustify won the 2018 Triple Crown after a failed post-race drug test at a California track that could have kept the horse out of the Kentucky Derby, according to a report in the New Yor...2019-09-12, 15:52

Online sneaker marketplace failed to come clean about 6.8M record data breach StockX — a popular online marketplace for sneakerheads and streetwear aficionados to trade apparel — is the latest company to fall victim to a massive data breach affecting millions of its users. As if that wasn’t bad enough, TechCrunch reported over the weekend that the incident happened almost thr...2019-08-05, 11:39

Assistant principal failed to act on Abel Cedeno knife warning: probe An assistant principal at the Bronx school where Abel Cedeno fatally stabbed another classmate in 2017 failed to act when the boy’s mom warned he was bringing knives to school and should be fired, a damning probe by the city’s schools watchdog found. Cedeno’s mother phoned teacher ...2019-09-13, 01:26

Justify failed drug test before winning 2018 Triple Crown Justify’s incredible Triple Crown triumph last year may be tainted. The colt tested positive for scopolamine — which the U.S. Library of Medicine indicates could enhance performance in horses — on April 7, less than a month before the Kentucky Derby, according to the New York Times. Failing a drug t...2019-09-12, 07:13

A tale of lost WW2 uranium cubes shows why Germany’s nuclear program failed Enlarge / This is one of the 664 uranium cubes from the failed nuclear reactor that German scientists tried to build in Haigerloch during World War II. (credit: John T. Consoli/University of Maryland)
When University of Maryland physicist Timothy Koeth received a mysterious heavy metal cube from a...2019-06-03, 17:39

City failed to remove lead-poisoned kids from toxic NYCHA apartments City inspectors uncovered conclusive evidence of lead paint in 34 public-housing apartments where lead-poisoned children were living — but the city failed to force repairs or move the kids out, The Post has learned. Instead, the Health Department allowed the New York City Housing Authority to appeal...2019-07-08, 15:00

Ethiopia’s Military Chief Killed by Bodyguard Amid Failed Coup Attempt (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia) — Ethiopia’s military chief was shot to death by his bodyguard amid a failed coup attempt against a regional government north of the capital, Addis Ababa, the prime minister said Sunday.
The abortive coup Saturday in the Amhara region was led by a high-ranking mil...2019-06-23, 21:52

Report: Triple Crown Winner Justify Failed Drug Test Ahead Of Kentucky Derby Explosive news out of the world of horse racing today: Justify, the colt that ruined the mystique of one of sports’ all-time legendary feats last summer, reportedly tested positive for a performance enhancing substance in the weeks ahead of the Kentucky Derby. Under the rules in place at the time, J...2019-09-12, 07:13

Why the UFO story is far more interesting than you think The New York Times has made waves with a new report on sightings by U.S. Navy aviators of unidentified flying objects between 2014 and 2015. But the UFO issue, which follows a similar 2017 story, is far more interesting than the reporters let on....2019-05-28, 23:52

This story has been removed A story published Thursday by USA TODAY, based on a survey by an underwear company, has been removed. The story did not meet our standards.
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‘Toy Story’ lives on, but should it have? NEW YORK (AP) — The finale to “Toy Story 3” was immediately received as a classic Hollywood ending. Everyone, including the film’s makers and cast, believed they had neatly, perfectly wrapped up their trilogy.
But, of course, Woody and the gang weren’t done. “Toy Story&...2019-06-19, 23:52

COPA90: The Story of FC Goa Goa is known the world over for its beautiful landscapes, food and relaxed pace of life, but the story of football in the region is just as spectacular....2019-08-27, 06:13

What's Your 'I Can't Believe I Didn't Crash' Story? I’m a teetotaler so I can’t drive drunk. I don’t text while driving. I always wear my seatbelt. I’ve done teen driving and performance driving school. I drive 95 percent of my miles in brand new cars with tons of airbags. There’s every reason to think that I’d be safe from serious injury in a car. B...2019-08-11, 22:13

10 things you didn’t know about 'Toy Story 4' Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Mattel
"Toy Story 4," the fourth installment of the famous Disney-Pixar franchise, premiered June 20.
Some new characters are voiced by well-known celebrities Betty White, Keanu Reeves and even Red Hot Chili Peppers' bass player Flea.
"Toy Story 4" has the highest aud...2019-07-05, 23:52

‘Hustlers’: The Story Behind the Headlines In 2014, members of a criminal ring drugged men, brought them to strip clubs and stole their money. The scandal, chronicled in the tabloids, is now a movie starring Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B....2019-09-13, 17:39

You Know Emily Doe’s Story. Now Learn Her Name. After her Stanford University sexual assault case prompted public outrage, Chanel Miller, who remained anonymous throughout the proceedings, is ready to introduce herself....2019-09-04, 11:26

Boeing’s Grounded 737 Max — The Story So Far Two crashes within five months -- Lion Air Flight 610 in October off the coast of Indonesia and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March outside Addis Ababa -- killed 346 people and led to a global grounding of Boeing Co.’s relatively new 737 Max jets, the fourth generation of a venerable brand first ...2019-06-17, 09:26

FAANG: Update on the "Story of the Year" A government sling-shot is taking aim at corporate technology giants. Plus, investors in the FAANG stocks are not sleeping too well at night. Take a look at this chart......2019-06-07, 18:00

Rockies reinstate All-Star Story from IL The Colorado Rockies reinstated All-Star shortstop Trevor Story from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday night's game against the visiting Houston Astros....2019-07-03, 05:52

The True Story Behind the Netflix Series The Spy Around the world, there are few spy agencies that inspire the level of intrigue that Israel’s Mossad does. And among its agents, there are few, if any, that have achieved the status of Eli Cohen, who in the mid-1960s posed as a wealthy Arab businessman for years in order to infiltrate the high...2019-09-05, 23:00

A Final Fantasy VII Bedtime Story Tonight for Fine Art we’re looking at Limetown, a small studio in Brazil comprised of artists Amanda Duarte and Gus Lima, who work on concept art and illustrations for games, books and beyond....2019-08-06, 07:00

Axon 10 Pro wants to be the beginning of ZTE's comeback story in the US The ZTE Axon 10 Pro wants to be the beginning of the Chinese company's comeback story in the US, one year after the firm's seven-year death sentence by the American government which eventually reversed that decision.This is the first major ZTE Axon phone to come to the US in more than thre...2019-08-28, 15:39

Mum and me: a story of immigration and integration | Podcast Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty, the son of two Indian immigrants, explains why he felt so frustrated with a recent report from Tony Blair’s thinktank. And Katharine Murphy looks ahead to Australia’s imminent electionGuardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty recently read a report from Tony Blai...2019-05-21, 15:01

‘Telling Lies’ is bigger, but not better, than 'Her Story' In Her Story, developer Sam Barlow did a rare thing: He created a new video game format.
Four years later, he's made Telling Lies, which releases on August 23rd. It's a game with almost identical gameplay -- centered simply on typing search terms in......2019-08-22, 01:13

The story behind every Xbox One controller ever made Microsoft is very, very fond of special edition Xbox One controllers, to the point where it encourages you to make your own. But did you ever wonder about the history behind a given controller, or how many models have never seen the light of day? If......2019-08-27, 17:39

Michael Sheen has a wild story about how he got his name Michael Sheen generally comes off as a delight pretty much wherever he pops up, whether he’s playing a nervous angel in Amazon’s recent Good Omens, or simply vouching for his fans and their rights to indulge in the storied practice of writing fan fiction. Case in point: A recent social media post in...2019-08-02, 00:39

Toy Story 4 review – a franchise still very much alive After a hesitant start, the gang gets into top gear on a road trip that showcases the studio’s visual wizardry and narrative skillLast year, I wrote about my (unfounded) fears that Mary Poppins Returns might trample the memory of a movie I fell in love with as a child. I felt a similar anxiety about...2019-06-23, 11:26

Updates From Godzilla vs. Kong, Toy Story 4, and More The Candyman remake wants to tackle toxic fandoms. Meet Christina Hendrick’s new Toy Story 4 villain. Plus, watch Tom Holland and Chris Hemsworth goof off about Far From Home and Men in Black: International, what’s to come on Fear the Walking Dead, and more. Spoilers get!Read more......2019-06-10, 16:52

| Elephant Path: A Story of Hope and War in CAR In the rainforests of the Central African Republic is Dzanga Bai, a remote clearing where a tall canopy of trees - full of the hum of insects and calls of wildlife - gives way to soft mud and pools of water....2019-08-10, 02:26

The True Story Behind the Movie Hustlers On June 11, 2014, four women and one man were indicted for allegedly drugging men and charging thousands of dollars on their credit cards at New York City clubs. Five years later, one of those women — Roselyn “Rosie” Keo, considered one of the scheme’s two ringleaders —...2019-09-11, 21:26

‘Toy Story 4’ repeats at No. 1 over ‘Annabelle,’ ‘Yesterday’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Toy Story 4” is playing at the top of the box office again in its second weekend.
The Walt Disney Co. on Sunday estimates that “Toy Story 4” added $57.9 million from North American theaters. Globally the film has already netted $496.5 million.
In second pl...2019-06-30, 18:13

The inside story: Decoding the CDO black box 2006: In the approach to the 2008 global financial crisis, Euromoney became concerned about hidden risks and complications in the structured credit markets....2019-06-10, 19:52

Staying on Top of Tech’s Changing Story From Washington to London. From the price of avocados to Amazon Prime. Here’s how Joseph Plambeck, deputy tech editor, rides herd on how tech is changing the way we live....2019-09-11, 16:13

How to Add Song Lyrics to Your Instagram Story Last week Instagram added a new feature that allows you to add lyrics to your Instagram stories. The feature allows you to not only add a song to your Story (you’ve been able to do that for a while), but also sing along with those lyrics, similar to what you might do with the app TikTok....2019-06-09, 20:26

Booksmart Is the Perfect Coming-of-Age Story for Right Now Only recently have filmmakers begun thinking seriously about coming-of-age stories told from a young woman’s point of view. Olivia Wilde’s clever, peppery Booksmart—in which Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever play two brainy teenage best friends, unpopular with their classmates, wh...2019-05-23, 19:26

The story behind Vietnam's 'Crazy House' Wild, weird, wonderful -- there are many ways to describe the Crazy House (also known as Hang Nga Guesthouse). This quirky attraction is found in Dalat, a relaxed mountain resort town in southern Vietnam....2019-08-26, 02:26

Here’s how to mute those Instagram Story spammers Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. I’m not a huge fan of Instagram accounts posting lengthy strings of Stories each day. It clogs my feed, makes it tougher to scroll back and forth between Stories,...2019-07-12, 21:00

The True Story Behind the Movie Rocketman Rocketman, a musical film about Elton John that arrives in theaters on Friday, looks a lot like a biopic: It traces John’s life from a shy child in London through his stratospheric rise and addiction-fueled lows. But its creative team has repeatedly rejected the label: “Everyone thinks ...2019-05-31, 14:52

The story of Grenfell United – podcast Natasha Elcock and Ed Daffarn escaped from Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. Karim Mussilhy’s uncle died in the fire. Together with other survivors and bereaved people, they formed Grenfell United. They talk about their work over the past two years, while the Guardian’s social affairs correspondent, R...2019-06-14, 10:52

How ‘The Terror’ turns the TV ghost story on its head AMC’s “The Terror: Infamy” opens with a young Japanese American woman serenely applying makeup before stabbing herself. It’s a gut-punch of a scene — exactly what co-creator Alexander Woo wants to convey in the horror anthology series. “The strategy has been to use the vocabulary of Japanese kaidan ...2019-08-27, 11:13

The surprising story behind the Apple Watch's ECG ability Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought provoking books on science and technology we can find and......2019-07-06, 18:13

Apple CEO emails reporter about 'absurd' story Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has criticised a report which claimed his deteriorating relationship with the company's chief design officer prompted the latter to leave the company....2019-07-02, 12:13

Defense is the story in college football’s opening act Football starts for real Saturday night with a pair of college football attractions that will tempt sports bettors across the full range of U.S. time zones. First, No. 8 Florida takes on in-state rival Miami on a neutral field in Orlando (ESPN, 7 p.m). That’s followed by Arizona at Hawaii (CBS Sport...2019-08-24, 21:13

Looks like the star of The NeverEnding Story liked that Stranger Things 3 nod If you’re like a lot of people who watched the Stranger Things 3 finale, you may have the theme song from 1984's The NeverEnding Story stuck in your head. The catchy hit plays a pivotal role in the series’ endgame, and it’s led to a bit of a resurgence for the soundtrack standout by Limahl, lead...2019-07-17, 05:13

Madagascar provide Afcon with its most unlikely success story The team from the world’s fourth largest island has reached the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of NationsShortly before the African Cup of Nations began the magazine France Football gathered together a handful of coaches taking a team to this tournament for the first time. One of them was Madagas...2019-07-07, 00:39

Jamie Bell says Skin isn't a redemptive story Skin tells the true story of white supremacist skinhead Bryon “Pitbull” Widner (Jamie Bell) as he “tries to escape to a new life, all the while questioning whether he’s capable of undoing—and repenting for—the evil he’s done.” We sat down with star Jamie Bell to talk about the film, and why Bryon’s...2019-07-17, 22:26

The Story Behind The Biggest Brawl In WNBA History Last month, Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury and Kristine Anigwe of the Dallas Wings got into a fight, which resulted in six ejections and five suspensions. It was the largest WNBA fight since 2008, when the Detroit Shock (now the Dallas Wings) and the Los Angeles Sparks were part of brawl tha...2019-09-13, 03:52

Disney recalling Toy Story 4 toy over choking hazard Stick a fork in “Forky.” Disney yanked thousands the plush toy “Forky” — featured as a sidekick in “Toy Story 4” — from the shelves because they pose a choking hazard, officials said Tuesday. The company recalled 80,000 of the stuffed characters over their detachable “googly” plast...2019-07-10, 00:26

USWNT isn’t the feel-good story we’re told they are Perhaps I’m a party-pooper by nature and nurture. When I was a kid I heard the music from the ice cream truck then excitedly asked my father for a quarter. “No,” he said, “they play that music when they’re out of ice cream.” Unless you never heard that one, it’s an old one. Otherwise, it’s......2019-07-12, 04:26

Celeste's Upcoming Free DLC Closes Out The Story In a surprise announcement, the folks behind Celeste revealed that the endearing puzzle-platformer will be getting some new content in just a few days. Chapter 9: Farewell will launch, appropriately, on September 9....2019-09-06, 02:13

Why Michael Ende's 'The Neverending Story' is cult You hear the title, you hear the song — the one recently revisited on "Stranger Things." But before the 1980s hit film, there was Michael Ende's bestselling book, published 40 years ago. Here's why it's still a classic....2019-09-01, 08:26

Russian TV to air its own patriotic retelling of Chernobyl story Russian version will revolve around role of a CIA agent before the nuclear accidentRussian state TV is set to air its own drama about the deadly 1986 Chernobyl disaster – but unlike the HBO series, which has transfixed viewers around the world, this version will claim that a CIA spy was present for ...2019-06-07, 15:26

What Went Wrong? The Real Story of the Battle of Thermopylae In 480 BC, an enormous Persian army under the chief command of Emperor Xerxes (son of Darius the Great) campaigned against Thessaly in central Greece. Mainly they fought against the southern mostly democratic and independent city/states. The army numbered more than 300,000 men.
The Hellenes initiall...2019-07-05, 00:00

The incredible story of how Buffalo wings were invented Nitr/Shutterstock
Insider Food's video team set out to Buffalo, New York, in August to find the best wings in town.
Herrine Ro and Alana Yzola visited Anchor Bar, the restaurant where Buffalo wings were first invented in 1964.
They spoke with Anchor Bar's marketing director Michelle Buchholz, who e...2019-09-13, 22:00

New Instagram feature turns your Story into a sing-along Remember when Instagram was known for its photo filters? Back in the day, when Instagram added a new filter to the app, it was a newsworthy story. In 2016, the site added its Stories feature (copied from Snapchat) and last year Instagram had more than one billion monthly active users. Facebook bough...2019-06-07, 04:00

‘When They See Us’ does justice to Central Park Five’s brutal story One of the most shameful miscarriages of justice in New York State is powerfully and heartbreakingly dramatized in Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us,” a four-part series that drops Friday on Netflix. No matter how well you think you remember the trial of the Central Park Five, the H...2019-05-31, 23:39

David Squires on … the Premier League story so far Our cartoonist on Liverpool, Manchester United, the north London derby and penalty controversy at PalaceGet your own copy of this cartoon in our print shopTake a look through David’s archive of cartoons Continue reading......2019-09-03, 12:39

Correction: Thad Cochran Funeral story Two U.S. senators from opposing parties praised their former colleague, Republican Thad Cochran of Mississippi, as one of their closest friends and as a gentleman who cared about the people of his state and worked across party lines....2019-06-05, 19:52

Transgender love story shines in Cannes Starring in her first ever feature film, transgender model Leyna Bloom said "Port Authority", about a man grappling with his feelings for a transgender woman, chimed with her personal experience, helping her dive into the role....2019-05-21, 15:00

It’s a familiar, painful story for Jacob deGrom It was Jacob deGrom’s Mets career in a nutshell. A dominant performance. Execution when the game was on the line. A bad call. And a no-decision leading to defeat. It almost has become expected. The Mets now are 16-30 in deGrom’s past 46 starts despite his continued excellence. “That’s very tough — t...2019-07-06, 13:26

The remarkable comeback story of UFC fighter Jessica Eye Jessica Eye is a prohibitive underdog in her flyweight title bout against Valentina Shevchenko. But Eye has grappled with far worse -- an abusive father, a devastating car accident, a four-fight losing streak -- just to make it back to the ring....2019-06-05, 15:13

The True Story Behind the Netflix Series Unbelievable In Washington state, Marie Adler, 18, reports to police that a man broke into her apartment, tied her up and raped her. She’s told to be more specific about everything—the details of how she was tied up, how exactly she was sexually assaulted—and she recounts everything she can. Mo...2019-09-13, 08:00

Why WeWork Is Struggling to Sell Its Story to Investors WeWork’s parent, We Co., has raised billions of dollars from private investors, including SoftBank Group Corp. at a $47 billion valuation. The shared-office company is having a harder time convincing potential public-market investors it’s worth even half that much ahead of planned IPO....2019-09-11, 19:26

Breaking Down Toy Story 4‘s Five Post-Credits Scenes Warning: This post contains spoilers for Toy Story 4.
Toy Story 4 is getting rave reviews from critics. Sadly, it doesn’t begin with the traditional Pixar short that precedes most of the studios’ films. But fear not, there’s plenty of extra content at the end of the movie. The four...2019-06-21, 19:52

Love Story – Terry Norris and Tanya Terry Norris was deteriorating fast when his future wife saved him. Together they fight against the brain damage caused by a brutal career inside the ring
The post Love Story – Terry Norris and Tanya appeared first on Boxing News....2019-06-18, 00:52

'This is not a "what if" story': Tokyo braces for the earthquake of a century They call it X Day – a major earthquake striking the heart of the world’s most populous city in the most calamitous event since the second world war. Can hi-tech solutions save Tokyo?これは”もしも”の話じゃない－100年に一度の震災に備える東京Every day, at 5pm, the gentle melody of the children’s song Yuyake Koyake chimes acros...2019-06-12, 16:52

How to take over your town: the inside story of a local revolution They are passionate about their community, know what the issues are – and are sick to death of party politics. Meet the independent groups from Devon to London who are seizing controlA quiet revolution has begun in the Devon town of Buckfastleigh. Its compact high street, functional-looking industri...2019-06-12, 15:00

Here’s why Minecraft: Story Mode episodes are $100 each on Xbox 360 right now Something strange is happening with Minecraft: Story Mode. The game is currently on the verge of disappearing, at least from digital storefronts, but it’s reappeared on the Xbox 360’s digital storefron, and at an insanely high markup? So what’s going on? Unfortunately, the price is more of a last ga...2019-06-18, 03:01

America’s "best first job"? My story of sexual harassment at McDonald’s The company claims to have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, but it is not doing enough to protect workersThree years ago, when I was 16, I began working at a McDonald’s in my hometown of Tucson, Arizona. As the oldest of four children, I took the job to help my mother pay bills and support our ...2019-05-25, 13:26

Win a Vacation by Sharing Your Travel Horror Story Many of us have experienced a disastrous flight or a debilitating case of sea-sickness that turned a vacation into a nightmare. Well, one company wants to reward one traveler with a trip re-do and cover up to $10,000 in expenses—sea sickness not included....2019-06-20, 19:13

‘Toy Story 4’ opens below expectations with $118M weekend NEW YORK (AP) — Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” brought the box office to life after a three-week sequels slump, but its $118 million debut came in below industry expectations.
The “Toy Story 4” debut still ranks as the fourth highest animated film opening ever, not accounting fo...2019-06-23, 19:39

She Said: an inside look at the story that brought down Harvey Weinstein Journalists Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor spoke to the Guardian about their sprawling investigation into Weinstein’s alleged sexual predation as detailed in their new bookOn Wednesday, 4 October 2017, the New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor were finalizing their exposé of sexual har...2019-09-11, 09:26

'Toy Story 4' delivers another cinematic grand slam "Toy Story 4" delivers a cinematic grand slam, a nine-years-later sequel that's wholly equal to the high expectations raised by the terrific trio that it follows. Touching, raucously funny, adventurous and yes, even profound, Pixar's signature property once again touches them all....2019-06-13, 19:39

The True Story Behind Netflix’s The Red Sea Diving Resort Arous Holiday Village seemed like an idyllic vacation destination. In the early 1980s, hundreds of tourists flocked to its sandy white beaches and explored its underwater worlds with beautiful coral reefs. And while its location on the coast of Sudan may not have been an obvious choice for sun-seeke...2019-08-01, 16:13

Correction: Killing By Police-Texas story DALLAS (AP) — In a story June 19 about the fatal shooting of a vehicle theft suspect by a Farmers Branch police officer, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the officer was off-duty. He was on-duty.
A corrected version of the story is below:
Dallas police: Fatal shooting by officer goes t...2019-06-27, 22:39

Slip-n-sliding seniors share their story Courtesy: WHIZ, NBC
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WHIZ) – There may not be a cuter sight than this 94-year-old woman on a slip-n-slide at the Oaks at NorthPointe.
Management, nurses, and directors say they always want to keep an enjoyable, active, and fun environment for the residents. They had their annual sen...2019-06-28, 23:00

Correction: damage at Noah’s Ark attraction story WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — In a story May 24 about property damage at a Noah’s Ark attraction in Kentucky, The Associated Press reported erroneously that flooding caused the damage. The damage was caused by heavy rains over a period of two years.
A corrected version of the story is below:
In the...2019-05-25, 19:13

Toy Story 4 Is an Existential Crisis the Whole Family Can Enjoy We live in an age of sequels upon sequels; we’re up to our ears in reboots and origin stories. No one needs a Toy Story 4, especially considering that the 2010 Toy Story 3, a lovely meditation on the need to move on to new things even when we’re not quite ready for them, would have ended...2019-06-20, 13:52

Ben Maher's Roman love story continues Ben Maher's love story with Rome continued as the Briton claimed the overall lead on the Longines Global Champions Tour, for the world's top show jumpers with his second straight victory in the Italian capital on Saturday....2019-09-08, 22:26

‘Toy Story 4’ headed for one of the best debuts ever for an animated movie Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the Toy Story gang are coming to rescue the summer box office this weekend from what’s been a mediocre few weeks recently for big-screen fare.
Based on the latest estimates, the fourth installment in the beloved animated franchise is being forecast to earn more t...2019-06-20, 06:26

Correction: People-Tracy Morgan story NEW YORK (AP) — In a story June 4 about a car crash involving the comedian Tracy Morgan, The Associated Press erroneously reported the gender of the other driver. The driver was a woman, not a man.
A corrected version of the story is below:
Tracy Morgan involved in NYC fender bender in his Bugatti
C...2019-06-05, 19:39

'Toy Story 4' cashes in on the ageless aspect of animation "The Incredibles" stayed away for 14 years, then picked up superhero-ing right where they left off. "Toy Story 4" and "Finding Dory" put nine and 13 years between themselves and their predecessors. "Frozen" will have been on ice for six years when the sequel blows back into theaters around Thanksgiv...2019-06-20, 01:13

The inside story: The global financial crisis 2008: While the GFC raged, Euromoney had an inside view as politicians on both sides of the Atlantic tried to save the banking system (from the imagination of Jon Macaskill)....2019-06-11, 15:13

The Story Behind TIME’s Climate Change Cover Thirty years ago, TIME named Planet Earth its Man of the Year, featuring a cover by the artist Christo of the earth encased in plastic on a beach in Long Island, NY.
For this week’s special issue cover on climate change, TIME returned to sand — albeit this time on the shores east of Toyk...2019-09-12, 17:00

Pose lets Blanca be the hero of her own story Early on in “Worth It,” Angel sits Blanca down and tells her she needs a makeover. She’s being practical and a little harsh but ultimately comes from a place of love. Angel points out that Blanca probably won’t be able to rent a space to start her own nail salon unless she can pass as cis. She pokes...2019-06-19, 06:39

Toy Story 4 Is a Terrific Blend of Emotion and Action Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the toy gang are back in Toy Story 4, as they set off on a road trip with new toy Forky. On the way, Woody reunites with Bo Peep, who teaches him that there's......2019-06-21, 09:39

id Software’s origin story set to become USA Network TV series Enlarge / John Carmack (left) and John Romero (second from right) pose with their id Software colleagues in the early '90s. We really hope USA Network's adaptation of their origin story gets this "fashion" just right. (credit: John Romero)
We've seen our share of video games turned into films and ...2019-06-28, 03:26

The Strange Story of the Black Prince of Canterbury Visitors can find the tomb of Edward of Woodstock, also known as the Black Prince, in the famous Canterbury cathedral. The 14th Century prince was the eldest son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault, but some may question why he’s laid to rest in such an important place. His biography isn't i...2019-06-28, 02:39

'Untouchable' digs into roots of Harvey Weinstein story After almost two years of coverage, one might think there's not much new to say about the alleged sexual predations of Harvey Weinstein. "Untouchable," a BBC documentary premiering on Hulu in the US, overcomes that skepticism -- not just through interviews with alleged victims, but also former emplo...2019-08-30, 22:00

‘The land where we lived has gone' – the life story of a Rohingya refugee As a young man Habiburahman fled oppression in his native Myanmar and lives, stateless, in Australia. Now he has written a book about his struggle – and his suffering people“A tyrant leant over my cradle and traced a destiny for me that will be hard to avoid: I will either be a fugitive or I won’t e...2019-08-04, 19:26

The story of The Dress: how a £40 Zara frock stole the summer This year’s unexpected viral fashion hit is suitable for all weathers and sizes, as comfortable as a nightie and currently unavoidable. But why are its fans so happy to be seen in the same outfit as someone else?The dress is very good friends with leather jackets, red lipstick, Birkenstocks, Veja tr...2019-08-11, 21:52

Sergey Kovalev vs Anthony Yarde – the full story The inside account of Anthony Yarde's adventure in Russia. Steve Bunce reports from Chelyabinsk on the Briton's brave effort against Sergey Kovalev
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Erica review – interactive story careens down a dramatic cul-de-sac PlayStation 4; Flavourworks/SonyThis experiment in storytelling has a fascinating premise – but its repetitiveness renders it a lesser BandersnatchHad Erica been released a year ago, chances are it would have made quite a splash. An interactive, full-motion video thriller where you control the decis...2019-08-23, 10:00